Corporate profitability and inflation: 2017 to 2022

Articles and reports: 62F0014M2023004
Description: This paper looks at how profitability has evolved for key Canadian industries from 2017 to 2022. A specific focus is given to the post-lockdown period between the second quarters of 2021 and 2022, during which year-over-year inflation exceeded the Bank of Canada’s inflation-control target range ceiling of 3%. In addition to industry-wide trends, energy and food sectors are analyzed given their day-to-day relevance for Canadians.
Issue Number: 2023004
Frequency: Occasional
Author(s): Azam, Anahita; Wang, Shaoxiong
Main Product: Prices Analytical Series
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